Moser. A rare and early large stainless steel hinged single button chronograph wristwatch with enamel dial, made for the Russian Market

SIGNED HY. MOSER & CIE., NO. 1139585, CIRCA 1920

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Moser. A rare and early large stainless steel hinged single button chronograph wristwatch with enamel dial, made for the Russian Market
Signed Hy. Moser & Cie., No. 1139585, circa 1920
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, stainless steel cuvette, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, inner red 24 hours scale, blued steel moon-style hands, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, in large circular case with hinged back, gilt crown to 12 o'clock, hinged wire lugs, chronograph button in the crown, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Johann Heinrich Moser, better known as Henry Moser, was born on 12 December 1805 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. His father Erhard (1760-1829) was a clockmaker and city councillor.

In the early 20th century, Moser as well as other Swiss watchmakers such as Paul Buhré and Tissot were the main suppliers to the Russian market, notably to the Imperial Court and Carl Fabergé.

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